Richard Nixon: “I authorize the flying of the American flag at the appointed hour, and I call on all the people of the United States to…”

I did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

I am pleased that in this bill the Congress has expressed support for our objectives by authorizing $22.2 billion for military procurement purposes during fiscal year 1975.

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to both the Telegraph Regulations and the Telephone Regulations and give its advice and consent to their ratification with the declarations proposed in the report of the…